Florida § 540.10 - Exemption of news media from liability.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 540.10 — Exemption of news media from liability., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 540.10. Exemption of news media from liability.
No relief may be obtained under s. 540.08 or s. 540.09, against any broadcaster, publisher or distributor broadcasting, publishing or distributing paid advertising matter by radio or television or in a newspaper, magazine, or similar periodical without knowledge or notice that any consent required by s. 540.08 or s. 540.09, in connection with such advertising matter has not been obtained, except an injunction against the presentation of such advertising matter in future broadcasts or in future issues of such newspaper, magazine, or similar periodical.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 540.10
What does Florida Statutes § 540.10 cover?
Section 540.10 ("Exemption of news media from liability.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 540.10?
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Is this the official text of Florida law?
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